Sunday Sermon: 12 April 2026

Sunday Sermon: 12 April 2026

From Stonelaw Church by Rev. Neil H Watson

April 14, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 209

About this episode

This episode discusses how Jesus meets His disciples in their fear, offering peace and purpose as they are sent into the world.

In this opening message from the SENT series, we step into the moment where the risen Jesus meets His disciples behind locked doors and speaks both peace and purpose into their fear. At first glance, the disciples don’t look like people ready to change the world. They are uncertain, hesitant, and afraid. Yet it’s into that very space that Jesus comes — not with rebuke, but with peace. Before He sends them, He restores them. This passage reminds us that the mission of God doesn’t begin with confidence or capability, but with encountering Jesus. His peace settles our fears, His presence changes our identity, and His Spirit empowers us to step forward. When Jesus says, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you,” He redefines what it means to follow Him. We are not just saved — we are sent. Not in our own strength, but filled and equipped by the Holy Spirit to live with purpose in everyday places. And in a world where faith is often kept private, this message calls us to something simple and personal: to notice the one person God is placing on our hearts, and to step out with courage, compassion, and hope. 📖 Key Texts: John 20:19–22, Genesis 2, John 14:27, Romans 5:1 🕊️ Theme…

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Neil H Watson

Topics covered

  • peace
  • purpose
  • fear
  • mission of God
  • Holy Spirit
  • following Jesus

Keywords

  • Jesus
  • disciples
  • peace
  • mission
  • Holy Spirit
  • fear
  • purpose
  • SENT series

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: SENT series, John 20:19–22, Genesis 2, John 14:27, Romans 5:1

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